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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in distance learning technology make it possible for students in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can participants ensure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is passable? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Mayotte to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Intellectuals want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing need for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This new book also reviews the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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